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Nico Lang


Nico Lang is an essayist, movie critic, and reporter who specializes in the intersection of politics and LGBTQ issues. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, Jezebel, Esquire, and BuzzFeed, among other notable publications.

Donald Trump signing executive order

President Trump’s executive orders are meaningless photo-ops

It may seem significant every time Trump signs an executive order. It's not.

On May 18, 2017 by Nico Lang

Caitlyn Jenner British LGBT Awards

Even if you hate Caitlyn Jenner, she doesn’t deserve to be harassed

Disagreeing with her politics doesn't make transphobia OK.

On May 18, 2017 by Nico Lang

Donald Trump at CPAC 2017

‘Lock her up’ Republicans stay remarkably silent on Trump sharing intel with Russia

These prominent conservative voices called for Hillary Clinton to be sent to prison for her improper use of private email. Where are they now?

On May 17, 2017 by Nico Lang

alexis bledel handmaid's tale season 2 cast

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ perfectly encapsulates the horror of being LGBTQ in Trump’s America

Gilead is not just a dystopia for women.

On May 11, 2017 by Nico Lang

closeup of a gay pride flag and a flag of the United States of America

Repeal or no repeal, LGTBQ Americans have a lot to lose in the fight for healthcare

While we were buried in Trumpcare news, the administration made a move that could endanger the lives of transgender people.

On May 9, 2017 by Nico Lang

Ramzan Kadyrov

The bizarre, homoerotic Instagram of Chechnya’s gay-hating president

The selfies must go on.

On May 3, 2017 by Nico Lang

Carrie Fisher in Catastrophe

The case for ‘Catastrophe,’ Amazon’s soaring cult comedy

Brutal and hilarious, 'Catastrophe' is remixing the romantic comedy. Don't you dare miss it.

On May 2, 2017 by Nico Lang

Donald Trump with both thumbs up

100 days in, Donald Trump is losing

Donald Trump is learning what failure looks like.

On Apr 29, 2017 by Nico Lang

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Aaron Hernandez proves we have no idea how to talk about bisexuality

Following rumors that Hernandez was secretly bisexual, fans and media responded with clueless stereotypes.

On Apr 25, 2017 by Nico Lang

Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly

Fear not, Bill O’Reilly: Trump’s presidency proves America doesn’t care about sexual assault

America will decide, just as it has with Trump, that allowing O’Reilly to keep his public platforms is tolerable. What will we decide is OK tomorrow?

On Apr 21, 2017 by Nico Lang

Cracks in the wall behind a couple give the appearance of wings

Your jaw will drop to the floor during ‘The Leftovers’ season 3

No one is making TV like this.

On Apr 20, 2017 by Nico Lang

Donald Trump Speaking at CPAC

We’ve accepted Trump as president—now he’s more dangerous than ever

With war drums banging in the distance, Trump's presidency becomes more normal—and more frightening.

On Apr 15, 2017 by Nico Lang

Donald Trump wag the dog

War won’t save Donald Trump’s ratings

If President Trump wants to boost his approval ratings, he should resign.

On Apr 11, 2017 by Nico Lang

Hotel Beau Séjour

Netflix’s paranormal Belgian drama ‘Hotel Beau Séjour’ only looks like prestige TV

Kato has been murdered, but she doesn’t remember how she got here or who killed her.

On Apr 8, 2017 by Nico Lang

Kevin, Riverdale

In praise of ‘Riverdale’—and the teen drama’s groundbreaking gay sex

In the CW's bold 'Archie' adaptation, a gay teen’s ravenous libido being treated with solemn reverence is downright revolutionary.

On Apr 6, 2017 by Nico Lang